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Afamelanotide (Scenesse) implant, per 1 mg cost in California
Compare cash prices for afamelanotide (scenesse) implant, per 1 mg at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In California
From 37 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $75,495 (most listed prices $4,114–$81,754).
Cheapest in California
- $75,495
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: afamelanotide 16 mg Implant 1 Each VIAL +15 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Baldwin Park Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $81,303
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: afamelanotide 16 mg Implant 1 Each VIAL +19 more in this system at the same published price. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Antioch Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at StanfordAfamelanotide (Scenesse) implant, per 1 mgFacility fee only$117,100
Doctor fees are billed separately. As listed: AFAMELANOTIDE 16 MG SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANT Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanf price fil · checked Oct 2026
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